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There are family reunions, and then there are BIG family reunions. Thanks to Luisa Franchina from Coburg, Victoria (and her daughter Alexandra) for sending in a photo of their extended family (Sciuto) get together late last year. Far too many people to name personally but no doubt it was a grand affair and enjoyed by one and all.

Cover me in sunshine! Shower me in good times!

They sing in unison and dance side-by-side like each other’s mirror reflection. It’s a very sweet, carefully choreographed number, performed by two very sweet, seven-year-old identical twins. The only problem is, this chorus seems to run on a loop for them and we are now entering the sixth movement.

For our mothers, who have given us life and love, that we may show them reverence and love, and others who show us a mother’s love, we pray to the Lord.

Cancer is so prevalent there wouldn’t be too many people who don’t know of a friend or relative who hasn’t suffered from some type of cancer.

In my family growing up, we would have our set place at the dinner table. And one of the things we would do before family meals was say grace.

Maypole dancing has been part of various European folk festivals for centuries.

The festivals usually occur on May 1 or at Pentecost, although in some countries the maypole is erected between June 20-26. In some places, the maypole is a permanent feature that is only used during the festival.

Celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and representing hope and renewal, Easter is the most important event on the Christian calendar. Observed in many countries, Easter customs and traditions can vary significantly.

Majellan jokes have been a family favourite with our readers for many years.